PLEX | Plastic Repair Filler

If flexibility in a repair is what you need then ProWorx Plex Plastic Filler is the key. This industry targeted product is designed for application on all forms of plastic repairs. Plex is flexible and highly versatile plastic filler repair product with an outstanding degree of adhesion to all modern automotive plastic types.

The formulation of Plex Plastic Filler allows for great spreadability and shaping which leads to a smoother repair finish. Plex Plastic Repair Body Filler also boasts easy sanding attributes allowing for quick turn-around time on repairs. This fast cure and sanding time properties culminates in a quick repair finish which is ready for most proprietary paint systems.

This product delivers professional and dependable results, its flexible repair qualities allow for an element of torsion to repair zones which is a highly necessary and effective quality when it comes to carrying out repairs on car elements such as bumpers or mouldings where regular flexing can occur.

Plex Plastic Filler drying/curing time:

(Air Dry): Typical gel time Plex plastic filler is approximately 5-6 minutes at 20C and is fully cured and sandable after approximately 20 minutes at 20C.

Plex Plastic Filler is suitable the following substrates:

This specifically designed plastic filler is applicable to a wide range of plastics and thermosets.

Most common automotive thermoplastics, such as bumpers and mouldings etc.

All types of thermosets including SMC (sheet moulding compound)

Application to sound original paintwork

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Step by step plastic repair guide

Plex safety data sheet

Plex technical data sheet

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Step by Step

1

Clean and degrease the area to be prepared on the front and back.

2

Remove all the paint in the affected area with a DA sander using a P120/P180 grit disc.

3

Drill a hole approx 3mm at the end of the split to relieve the chances of further cracking or splitting.

4

Drill 3mm holes either side of the repair (this is known as shoe lacing). Then using a die grinder grind V shapped channel into the repaired area. Key the back of the plastic in the repair area.

5

Take a piece of fabric webbing material and cut to approx size of the repair.

6

Degrease both sides and apply a thin layer or coating of adhesion promoter.

7

8

Apply the Plex Plastic Repair Filler to the fabric webbing then apply with a firm even pressure to the reverse of the repair area.

9

Take the applicator supplied and spread the plastic repair filler smoothly on the outer repair surface.

10

Once cured, apply dry powder guide coat.

11

Block sand with either P120 or a P180 feathering out with P320 to finish.

How to carry out a panel repair using ProWorx Car Body Fillers

ProWorx produces an extensive range of automotive crash repair products which are designed for the professional industry. These unique, highly researched and carefully engineered formulas allow for ease of application, shaping and workability. This combination of unique capabilities allows for a standard of repair which is at the leading edge of the market. These results are achieved equally within professional environments and for home application. The universal ease of use of this range makes ProWorx the first choice when it comes to automotive damage repair.

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Dedicated service and supply

We provide dependable distribution, fast supply, on-time support and limitless technical knowledge to our consumer base. Adding value to our customers is at the very core of everything we do.

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ProWorx is developed to the exacting standards of today’s motor industry, we aim to provide unmatched trust and reliability through constant product innovation and rigorous quality standards.

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We are dedicated to constantly investigating the needs of our customers and industry. This allows ProWorx to supply an ever-evolving range of products which cater to every type of crash repair scenario.